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Whitworth logo shaped lights found at the entrance to the Whitworth Athletics Leadership Team Center, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Shut up and play: How athletes are using their platforms for activism

Hannah Higens April 11, 2025

In February, former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was arrested and fired from his job after he protested at a city council meeting in Huntington Beach, California. Kluwe protested against a plaque...

Whitworth lacrosse midfielder Megan Whitman looks for a pass towards goal, Sunday, April 6, 2025, during an NCAA women's lacrosse game against Pacific University at the Whitworth Pine Bowl in Spokane, Wash. | Photo by Alex Peters, courtesy of Whitworth Athletics

Lady Pirate Lacrosse starts strong

Hannah Rainford March 19, 2025

With play beginning the final weekend of February, the Lady Pirates Lacrosse team had a victorious season-opening weekend against both George Fox and Willamette.  “This is our seventh year as a program,...

The Whitworth dugout watches an at bat by #22 Austin Paul (left), Saturday, April 13, 2024, at a NCAA baseball game against Whitman College in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel, courtesy of Whitworth Athletics Department

Whitworth Baseball: Predicting a successful season

Hannah Higens March 3, 2025

With the first game right around the corner, the Whitworth Pirates are expecting to see big success as they kick off the 2025 baseball season.   The team experienced a taste of success last year as...

Whitworth Women’s Soccer runs to the huddle before playing George Fox University at Whitworth University, Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

Whitworth Women’s Soccer is aiming for the trophy

Hannah Higens March 3, 2025

Sept. 21 marked the beginning of the Northwest Conference season for the Whitworth women’s soccer team. The team has played multiple preseason games and exhibitions to help solidify the dynamics and...

Whitworth golfer Cooper Smith lines up a putt, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Whitworth Men’s Golf team tees off the season with successful invitationals

Isaiah Barrantes December 13, 2024

The men's golf team has them traveling near and far this season, with their escapades having them travel from Sartell, Minnesota, to their invitational in Tualatin, Oregon. Both invitationals have had...

Whitworth Cheer in the Pine Bowl at Whitworth University, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Madison Stoeckler

2024-25 Whitworth cheer squad uplifts crowd and community at first home game

Taylor Straub November 25, 2024

Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, was the first home football game for Whitworth and the first game for the Whitworth cheer squad. From stunts to cheers, they create an exciting atmosphere for the crowd and players....

Whitworth Cross Country runner Abby Staley, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Cheney, Wash. | The Whitworthian/Caleb Flegel

Whitworth women’s cross country shines at Cougar Classic, setting the pace for a season of success

Finn Anderson November 8, 2024

On Sep. 13th, 2024, Whitworth’s women's cross country travelled to Colfax, Washington to compete in the Cougar Classic, hosted by Washington State University. The Whitworth women’s team was the top...

WALT athletics center, Dec. 17, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthain

Student athletes volunteer in the community

December 16, 2023

WALT athletics center, Dec. 17, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthain Whitworth University athletes do more than perform well on the field — they perform...

Volleyball head coach Kati Bodecker addresses the Whitworth University volleyball team during a timeout at a NCAA volleyball game against George Fox University, Oct. 21, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Fall sports recap  

Hannah Rainford December 8, 2023

The Whitworth University football team storms the field before an NCAA football game against Chapman University, Nov. 18, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian As a successful...

Fifth-year athlete Austin Ewing (center) celebrates with the Whitworth student section, Sat. Nov. 18, 2023, after a Whitworth University football game against Chapman University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Fifth-year athletes

November 16, 2023

Ally McAfee Fifth-year athlete Austin Ewing (center) celebrates with the Whitworth student section, Sat., Nov. 18, 2023, after a Whitworth University football game against Chapman University in Spokane,...

Whitworth men's basketball team takes the win against Sul Ross State at the home opener

Whitworth men’s basketball team takes the win against Sul Ross State at the home opener

December 17, 2022

Junior Jake Holtz (#23) shoots the basket over the top of defending Sul Ross Senior Trey Nelson in the Whitworth Field house. Spokane Wash. Nov. 17, 2022 | Ben Gallaway/ The Whitworthian On Thurs,...

Captain Patches, Whitworth's new mascot revealed during half time of Boys NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Feb. 18, in Spokane Wash. | Mario Gonzalez/The Whitworthian

Whitworth reveals parrot character Captain Patches as new mascot

February 22, 2022

Katelyn McLean | Sports Editor (1) Left. Captain Patches, Whitworth's new mascot revealed during half time of Boys NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Feb. 18, in Spokane Wash. | Mario...

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